Description
This creamy BBQ chicken rice bowl brings together juicy spiced chicken, a smoky maple-laced BBQ sauce, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado over fluffy rice. It’s a comforting, gluten-free meal you can whip up in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
BBQ Seasoning:
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bowls:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon avocado oil
4 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup diced cucumber
1 ripe avocado, sliced
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together all of the BBQ seasoning ingredients until well combined.
3. Season the chicken slices evenly on both sides with the spice mixture.
4. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together all BBQ sauce ingredients and let it gently simmer while you cook the chicken.
5. Heat the avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
7. Take the skillet off the heat and add the shredded cabbage and carrots, tossing them in the remaining oil and juices.
8. Lay the chicken on top of the vegetables and brush generously with the BBQ sauce.
9. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then switch to broil for 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
10. Remove from the oven, transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
11. Assemble the bowls with rice, roasted vegetables, chopped chicken, cucumber, avocado, and an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Use brown rice for added fiber or swap with quinoa for a protein boost.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
Store components separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a spicy BBQ drizzle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Dinners
- Method: Skillet and oven-baked
- Cuisine: American